Ninety-three of Tennessee’s 95 counties including Cannon recorded lower unemployment rates in August 2023, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Unemployment for the month remained unchanged in Cheatham and Lauderdale counties. Ninety-three counties recorded rates below 5% in August, while two had rates slightly above the 5% mark. Moore County…

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be celebrating 2023 National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, Sept. 23. On this special day, the rich tradition of fishing, hunting, and target shooting is observed to recognize the conservation efforts of sportsmen and women across the country. Wildlife and fisheries conservation in Tennessee is primarily funded by…

U.S. Representative John Rose representing Tennessee’s 6th District recently joined three other House Members in introducing the Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines (NO PBMs) Act. The legislation would improve options and access to prescription drugs for seniors, bring pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in alignment with Medicare plans, and ultimately allow seniors to shop at…

The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) has announced $28.5 million in federal grant funds to be distributed statewide from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2023–2024 federal fiscal year. Locally four grants have been announced: Cannon County Sheriff’s Department High Visibility Enforcement of Tennessee Traffic Safety Laws $5,000.00 Level One Accountability, LLC.…

Cannon County Elementary School Patriot’s Day Art Winners Woodbury, TN– Cannon County Elementary School announces the winners of the Patriot’s Day Art contest. Winners are as follows: (left to right) CCES Art teacher, Abby Manns, 2nd Place winner, Memphis Smith, 1st Place Winner Emily Guffey, and 3rd Place Winner Evelyn Wilcher.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in Coffee and Montgomery counties on Saturday, September 23. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – including cleaning fluids, pesticides, swimming pool chemicals and more – to a designated drop-off location. A person does not need to…

This week, September 18th – 23rd, the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) is promoting National Child Passenger Safety Week, encouraging citizens to participate in National Seat Check Saturday on September 23rd. Tennesseans interested in participating should visit www.CarSeatSafety.kids to find nearby fitting stations and search for local car seat check events. “Motor vehicle crashes are…